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and it turned toward the sunrise to Beth-dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Iphtah-el northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; and it went out to Cabul on the left hand,
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Inheriting a Contested Land
Commentators point out that the name 'Beth-dagon' means 'house of Dagon,' referring to a prominent pagan god. This detail in the border description reminds us that the Israelites were not given an empty or neutral land. They were called to possess territory deeply rooted in idolatry, highlighting the spiritual conflict inherent in claiming God's promises.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
Their border. —The border of Asher on the west is the Mediterranean. On the east of Asher lies the tribe of Naphtali, but most of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And turneth towards the sunrising Or eastward,
to Bethdagon ; there was a city…
Presbyterian
Joshua waited until all the tribes were settled before he asked for any provision for himself. He was content to be unsettled until he saw them all…
